Hug Your Dog Day!

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Did you know that April 10th is Hug Your Dog Day? It’s also National Cinnamon Crescent Day! While we may very well partake in some of these delicious pastries, we’ll keep today’s blog topic to hugging dogs, which is a bit more in our wheelhouse. Here, a Norwalk, CA vet offers tips on celebrating this adorable holiday.

Reasons To Hug Dogs

There are certainly many reasons to celebrate our wonderful canine companions. Fido is not only sweet, funny, loving, and protective, he’s also quite intelligent. Plus, dogs are extremely loyal, and stay faithfully by our sides through thick and thin. Our four-legged pals have certainly earned the title of Man’s Best Friend!

To Hug Or Not To Hug

It may surprise you to learn that hugs aren’t always the best way to show your canine buddy affection. While your own pooch probably won’t mind if you hug him, you do need to be careful when hugging other dogs. Why? Well, in doggy language, hugs are actually a sign of dominance. For that reason, we don’t recommend hugging dogs—especially strange ones–that seem wary, frightened, or uneasy.

Making Hugs More Pleasant

It’s always much more enjoyable to hug a soft, clean dog than a dirty, smelly one. If your four-legged friend is ready for a bath, take a little time out of your day to give Fido a doggy beauty session. Later, you’ll be able to enjoy hugging a fresh, clean-smelling pup!

Alternatives For Dogs That Don’t Like Hugs

Even if your canine friend doesn’t enjoy being hugged, you can still get his cute tail wagging. Toys and treats will always brighten up Fido’s day! You can also pamper your pet with a fun play session, or perhaps a trip to the doggy park. If you really want to go all-out, get your furry bff a new bed, or even a doghouse.

Helping Dogs That Need Hugs

Not all dogs are lucky enough to have humans that love them and hug them. In fact, there are thousands—if not millions—of sweet, lonely pups in shelters, hoping someone will give them a second chance. Consider volunteering at or donating to an animal shelter or a dog rescue society. Or, if your household, budget, and schedule allow, consider adopting a new pooch!

October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month! Are you ready to bring a new pooch into your life? If so, there’s a good chance you’ll find the perfect pup in a shelter, just waiting for you to take him home. Here, a Norwalk, CA vet discusses adopting shelter dogs.

Shelter Dogs Need Help

There are far too many dogs in shelters, hoping that someone will love them enough to give them a second chance. Dogs often end up in shelters simply through misfortune. Many shelter dogs are former pets that were lost, abandoned, or surrendered. Sadly, many of these sweet pups are running out of time. If you aren’t ready to adopt, you can still help by donating, volunteering, or even just spreading awareness.

Adopting From A Shelter Feels Great

Giving one lucky pooch a new lease on life is a wonderful act of kindness. You’ll not only be helping Fido, you’ll also be promoting good animal welfare. The space your canine buddy leaves vacant will soon be occupied by another cute dog that needs a home. Plus, Fido’s adoption fees will help the shelter take care of other homeless pets. That’s truly something you can feel wonderful about!

Love Can Be Unexpected

It’s always wonderful to see people falling for less adoptable animals. Pooches that are deaf, blind, or otherwise specially-abled sometimes make the best pets! Senior dogs are also very sweet and lovable. It isn’t uncommon for people to go to a shelter thinking they want a specific type of dog, only to walk out with something completely different. All of our canine companions are special, and there’s just no way to predict when Fido will tug at someone’s heartstrings. Keep an open mind as you look at all those furry faces.

Dogs Are Awesome

Many people report that the dogs they’ve adopted from shelters are extremely loyal and affectionate. This isn’t surprising: Fido is definitely intelligent enough to know when someone has helped him. Our canine pals have an amazing ability to offer unconditional love and companionship. You’ll be repaid for your kindness with tail wags, happy dances, and, most importantly, lifelong friendship. These are some of life’s most precious gifts, as far as we are concerned!